Cranberry
Cranberries have long been valued for their ability to help prevent and treat urinary tract infections. Now, recent studies suggest that this Native American berry may also promote gastrointestinal and oral health, prevent the formation of kidney stones, lower LDL and raise HDL (good) cholesterol, aid in recovery from stroke, and even help prevent cancer.
- Protection against Urinary Tract Infection
- 8-Ounces Better than 4 to Prevent Bladder Infections
- Cranberry Juice Shows Promise as Alternative to Antibiotics
- Cranberries' Potent Anti-Viral Activity
- Cranberries Combat Herpes Virus
- A Pro-biotic Berry for Gastrointestinal and Oral Health
- Boosts Effectiveness of Drugs against H. Pylori
- Prevention of Kidney Stone Formation
- Beneficial Actions on Cholesterol
- Increases Cardio-Protective HDL Cholesterol
- Cranberry Juice Greatly Lessens Oxidation of LDL Cholesterol in Men
- Improved Blood Vessel Function, Protecting Even Individuals with Atherosclerosis against Heart Attacks
- Antioxidant Protection
- Cranberry Juice Ranked Among the Highest in Antioxidant Activity
- Cancer Prevention
- Cranberry's Phytonutrients Help Shut Down Human Breast Cancer Cells
- Protection against Macular Degeneration
Cranberry for Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections
Traditionally, cranberry has been used for the treatment and prophylaxis of urinary tract infections. Research suggests that its mechanism of action is preventing bacterial adherence to host cell surface membranes. Systematic reviews have concluded that no reliable evidence supports the use of cranberry in the treatment or prophylaxis of urinary tract infections; however, more recent, randomized controlled trials demonstrate evidence of cranberry's utility in urinary tract infection prophylaxis. Supporting studies in humans are lacking for other clinical uses of cranberry. Cranberry is a safe, well-tolerated herbal supplement that does not have significant drug interactions.
Source : http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041201/2175.html
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